assimilationist
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃənɪst/
adjective
- Relating to or supporting the policy of assimilation, especially of minority groups into a dominant culture.
- Critics argue that assimilationist policies can erase important cultural traditions.
- Her assimilationist views were challenged by activists who valued cultural diversity.
- The school's assimilationist approach required all students to speak only English in class.
noun
- A person who supports or promotes the idea that people from different cultures should adopt the customs and values of the dominant culture.
- Many assimilationists in the early 20th century believed that newcomers should blend completely into American society.
- The politician was criticized as an assimilationist who wanted immigrants to give up their native languages.
- The debate between multiculturalists and assimilationists continues to shape immigration policy.
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